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Aggravated felonies and immigration law

Aggravated felonies trigger mandatory detention and make removal virtually automatic under federal immigration law, with a smaller but legally decisive share of detainees having such records

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What legal steps can I take if ICE arrests or detains me after asking for ID?

arrests or detains someone after asking for ID, immediate legal steps include asserting the right to remain silent, asking whether one is being detained or free to go, requesting an attorney and conta...